In a high-level intervention aimed at safeguarding the productivity of Ghana’s industrial enclaves, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has moved to resolve critical infrastructure deficits at the Bright International Zone in Afienya.
This follows a delegation led by Mr. Charles Opoku Mensah, Head of the Aftercare and Investor Grievance Division, conducting a fact-finding mission to West Nile RMD Limited. The visit was designed to address escalating operational challenges that threaten the output of one of the region’s most significant Indian-owned manufacturing plants.
“West Nile RMD Limited has emerged as a vital pillar of the local economy, specializing in the mass production of aluminum kitchenware, buckets, and head pans. Beyond its commercial footprint, the company serves as a major source of livelihood for the surrounding communities, with 60% of its workforce comprised of Ghanaian labor”
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
However, the GIPC noted that despite its industrial significance, the facility is currently grappling with systemic utility failures that jeopardize its ability to meet market demand.
During the assessment, management at West Nile RMD Limited raised urgent concerns regarding the inconsistent supply of power and water, which have become the primary bottlenecks to their daily production cycles.
For a factory dependent on heavy machinery for aluminum molding and casting, these disruptions lead to significant downtime and financial waste.
In an immediate display of the GIPC’s “Aftercare” mandate, Mr. Opoku Mensah’s team initiated direct contact with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to escalate the issues and seek timely and permanent resolution.
“Discussions were also held with the management of the Greenhouse Group Industrial Park to explore sustainable solutions,” the GIPC noted.
This proactive stance highlights the Centre’s shift from mere investment attraction to investor retention, ensuring that once a business is established, the national infrastructure is robust enough to sustain it.
Securing the Enclave
The GIPC added that the challenges at West Nile RMD are not isolated, as they reflect broader infrastructure pressures within the Greenhouse Group Industrial Park. To address these issues at the source, the GIPC is exploring alternative power arrangements for the entire enclave.
By collaborating with the park’s management, the Centre aims to implement sustainable energy solutions that would insulate manufacturers from national grid fluctuations, a move essential for the success of the 24-Hour Economy.
“The visit underscores GIPC’s commitment to providing continuous aftercare support, resolving investor grievances, and fostering an enabling environment for industrial growth in Ghana”
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
By prioritizing the grievances of West Nile RMD, the GIPC is effectively protecting hundreds of local jobs. In an era where the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is pushing for an “Accelerated Export Development,” agenda, the stability of such manufacturing hubs is non-negotiable.
The Centre’s commitment to aftercare ensures that Ghana remains a competitive destination within the AfCFTA by proving that the state is a partner in an investor’s operational success, not just a regulator.
The GIPC signaled that this Afienya intervention is just the beginning of a nationwide roadshow aimed at auditing and fixing the utility gaps that currently hinder the Great Industrial Reset.
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